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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans- What’s Changed?
Years since it was first published, the Department of Health and Human Services released its first update of The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. While changes are not drastic, there have been updates to what counts as physical activity. As more evidence is revealed about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, experts have agreed that Read more
March 26, 2019
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans- What’s Changed?
Years since it was first published, the Department of Health and Human Services released its first update of The Physical...
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The Impact of Heart Disease-A Coach's Personal Story
February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the leading cause of death among men and women in America- heart disease. Boston Heart’s registered dietitian coach, Caitlin Quinn Dunn, shares how heart disease has impacted her life in the blog below. The first time I realized food was connected to health Read more
February 25, 2019
The Impact of Heart Disease-A Coach's Personal Story
February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the leading cause of death among men and...
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Exploring Ambivalence: A Guide to Lifestyle Change
It’s the start of a New Year and that means it’s time to start thinking about making resolutions. You should be excited. This is the time to focus on that problem behavior you’ve wanted to change. Weight loss would be a good thing and you would feel better as a result. Perhaps you have even Read more
February 15, 2019
Exploring Ambivalence: A Guide to Lifestyle Change
It’s the start of a New Year and that means it’s time to start thinking about making resolutions. You should...
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Practicing Mindfulness During the Holidays
The holidays are here and sometimes it feels that the time between November and January is a total whirlwind of preparing for parties, presents, and guests. With all the rushing around and social events, it’s easy to push down your feelings of stress, or cope with them in unhealthy ways. The healthy habits you’ve worked Read more
December 20, 2018
Practicing Mindfulness During the Holidays
The holidays are here and sometimes it feels that the time between November and January is a total whirlwind of...
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Avoiding the Cost of Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, with an estimated 9.4% of the U.S. population having type 2 diabetes in 2015. In addition to the fears about the long-term complications such as heart disease, eye disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage, it impacts everyday life tremendously. When having to monitor blood sugar, possibly take medications, Read more
November 12, 2018
Avoiding the Cost of Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, with an estimated 9.4% of the U.S. population having type 2 diabetes in...
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